Rockies, lakes, cities and wilderness, planned with the seasons in mind
Canada is space: the Rockies, the lakes of Ontario, the coast of British Columbia, and the quiet of the north. It is a country for travellers who want to slow down and look up. We plan Canada for travellers who want mountain scenery, lakeside cabins, wilderness lodges and a little more room than anywhere else — with the timing, the routing and the rooms decided before you leave, and someone reachable while you are away.
A typical Third Door itinerary here leans on the Rocky Mountains from Banff to Jasper by train and road, a lakeside lodge in Muskoka or the Laurentians, Vancouver Island and the Pacific coast by seaplane. We book direct with the properties we know, hold the details that matter — the room with the view, the table that is hard to get, the driver who knows the road — and keep the plan flexible enough to change once you are in it.
April – June
Snowmelt in the mountains, wildflowers, and the cities warming up. Good for train journeys.
July – August
Peak season in the Rockies and the lakes. Long days, warm weather, busy national parks.
September – October
Larch gold in the Rockies, fall colour in Ontario and Quebec, fewer crowds.
November – March
Skiing in Whistler, Banff and Tremblant; northern lights in the Yukon.
Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway. Best in summer and autumn.
Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan Valley. A west-coast mix of city, ski and wine.
Toronto, Niagara wine, Ottawa and the lake country of Muskoka.
Montreal, Quebec City, Charlevoix and the Laurentians. French-Canadian culture, food and winter sports.
Banff
The castle in the Rockies; a landmark base for the national park.
Tofino
Storm-watching, Pacific surf and cedar-built comfort on Vancouver Island.
Newfoundland
A design inn on a remote island; one of the most singular stays in North America.
Quebec City
A boutique hotel in the Old City with one of the best restaurants in town.
Land, unwind, and get your bearings with a private guide who sets the context rather than reading a script. Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise and the Icefields Parkway. Best in summer and autumn.
Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan Valley. A west-coast mix of city, ski and wine. This is where most of the trip's character lives, so we give it the most room.
Toronto, Niagara wine, Ottawa and the lake country of Muskoka. A deliberate shift in rhythm before you travel home.
Private transfers, late checkout where we can arrange it, and a single point of contact from the day you land to the day you leave.
Montreal
The restaurant that changed Montreal dining; reservations are essential.
Whistler
Farm-to-table in the mountains, with a serious wine list.
September to October for colour; June to August for lakes; December to March for skiing is the window we recommend most often. Snowmelt in the mountains, wildflowers, and the cities warming up. Good for train journeys. We will steer you by what you actually want from the trip rather than by peak season alone.
7–12 nights, often split between city and wilderness. Shorter is possible and we plan it regularly, but the pace changes: fewer bases, less driving, one region done properly instead of three done quickly.
Mid to high; remote wilderness lodges and Rocky Mountain hotels command premium rates. Once we understand your dates, party and the standard of stay you have in mind, we come back with a costed proposal rather than a range.
eTA for visa-exempt visitors. Domestic flights and trains are efficient; remote lodges often require seaplane or charter. We flag entry requirements early, arrange ground transport and private transfers, and keep the day-to-day logistics off your plate.
Yes. Canada is one of the destinations where we can plan pet-first properly — pet-friendly properties we have vetted, ground transport instead of cargo where possible, and documentation checked before you book flights.
Yes, but keep it to one region. A week can cover Vancouver Island, the Rockies, or Quebec, but not all three.
Tell us your dates, party and the feeling you want. We will come back with a first proposal built around this destination.